Posts by Elizabeth Tawney Gross
A Tribute to my Mom
A Tribute to my Mom Dorothy “Babs” Tawney July 1923 – April 2020 My mom taught me how to be a Professional Organizer before the profession even existed. She was one of the most organized people I know. She had a routine for everything. Until the confusion of dementia took over she kept her…
Read MoreNikki Works with a Professional Organizer: Am I a Hoarder?
Amanda has called Nikki a hoarder many times. She has seen the TV shows and her house doesn’t look anything like the places they show, but she’s curious. She’s worried that she could become a hoarder. In her research Nikki learned that hoarding is classified as a mental illness. As she continued browsing she found…
Read MoreNikki Works with a Professional Organizer: Situational Disorganization
While she was looking for a PO to help her, Nikki found out that there were different types and levels of disorganization. Now she’s doing more research to try to figure out what type of disorganization she has so she can find the best Professional Organizer to help her. For some people, disorganization is…
Read MoreNikki Works with a Professional Organizer: How a PO Can Help
Nikki has decided to hire a Professional Organizer to help her with her clutter. Now she has to find the best person to work with. POs just help you get rid of clutter, or at least that’s what Nikki thought. When she browsed through several web sites that list Professional Organizers as members, she was…
Read MoreNikki Works With a Professional Organizer: Where to Look for an Organizer
For months Nikki’s neatnik friend, Amanda, has been offering to get her organized. But Nikki has decided she needs some professional help with her clutter. She’s ready to make changes in her lifestyle and get rid of some of the stuff that has been holding her back. Now she has to find a PO to assist…
Read MoreNikki’s Organizing Adventures: Overwhelm and Hope
In case you haven’t read the “Intro to Nikki’s Organizing Journey” blog post, I’ll recap the cast of characters: The characters in this odyssey are Nikki and her family, husband Mark, and two children Amy and Ben. Nikki’s best friend is Neatnik Amanda, who you’ve probably been reading about. Elizabeth, that’s me, is Nikki’s Professional Organizer.…
Read MoreNeatnik Amanda vs a Professional Organizer: Grief and Organizing
Aunt Sue was your “fun Aunt.” She always said, “Aunties are supposed to spoil their nieces.” She used to take you for ice cream when you were little. When you got older she was always willing to try anything you wanted to do. She was always willing to listen, and she never told you what…
Read MoreNeatnik Amanda vs a Professional Organizer: Organizing with Physical Challenges
Amanda is after you again about organizing the whole house in a weekend. You know you can’t possibly do that. You just can’t make decisions that fast, and you can’t do what you used to before your surgery. You know you’re getting better, but you get tired more quickly now. You’re not going to tell…
Read MoreNeatnik Amanda vs a Professional Organizer: Organizing for Your Passion
Well of course the food at Amanda’s party was fabulous; she got everything from a caterer. Amanda hates to cook. When you throw a party, the best part is making the food, because cooking is so much fun. Now you understand why Amanda’s kitchen is always organized; she doesn’t use it. Your kitchen is full…
Read MoreNeatnik Amanda vs. a Professional Organizer: Pretty Boxes Won’t Make You Organized
Wow, Amanda throws a great party. Everything was perfect. The food was yummy, and it looked great too. Of course, Amanda’s house was immaculate. You can’t believe she actually showed off her closet. Those blue and white boxes make her closet look so elegant and organized. It looked like a magazine ad. You wish your…
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